Have you ever fallen in love with a yarn? Months ago I happened to see a Ravelry banner for Intrepid Tulips Yarns and was instantly drawn to the bright saturated colors. I was planning a transitional sweater for spring/fall with a cabled pattern, and was delighted to see a bamboo/merino blend yarn. I wasn't sure how much *pop* a bamboo yarn would lend to cables, but other Bamboo Frost projects on Ravelry looked great. So I ordered my yarn and kept my fingers crossed. My box of yarn arrived and I hugged my skeins of heavenly blue yarn. Soft, squishy, and excellent stitch definition; exactly as promised!

I decided to create a vintage inspired sweater, but instead of my typical '40s and '50s, I went for mod '60s. Funnel neck will roll collar, elbow-length flared sleeves, and a simple top-down raglan construction. Mix in an interesting textured cable and lots of stockinette.

This sweater is SO. SOFT. Seriously. The yarn also has a very lovely sheen thanks to the bamboo. If it wasn't 100 degrees outside, I think I'd be living in this yarn.

There's something about flared sleeves that makes me want to float around like a ballerina in Swan Lake. Wheee! I'm flying!

If you'd like to learn more about this design, please see the Jocasta Pullover pattern page.